Maugansville, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Washington County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
3,057 Population 1,248/sq mi density
$75,840 Median Income $37,590 per capita
$284,200 Home Value $292,853 Zillow
$899 Median Rent 26.5% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$75,840 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$284,200 home value, $899/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Maugansville, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$75,840
1% above
$37,590 per capita
Home Value
$284,200
1% above
Zillow: $292,853
Median Rent
$899/mo
23% below
26.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.3%
40% below
88.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
33% above
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
9% above
12.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Maugansville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Maugansville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
101%
Home Value
101%
Rent
77%
Poverty
39%
Bachelor's
60%
Unemployment
133%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Maugansville a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Maugansville residents earn a median household income of $75,840 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,590. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,704 business establishments, including 333 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Maugansville is $284,200 , 1% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $292,853. Median rent is $899/month, with 26.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.

Education

20.3% of adults in Maugansville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 88.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Maugansville has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population3,057
Median Age45.1 yrs
Density1,248/mi²
Male / Female57% / 44%
Foreign Born8.6%
Veterans7.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$75,840
Per Capita$37,590
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$9,961M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,120

Housing

A+
Home Value$284,200
Rent$899
Ownership73.9%
Zillow$292,853
Housing Units1,354
Rent Burden26.5%

Health

Obesity35.1%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death10,710/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain35.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation608 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.3%
High School+88.7%
Graduate+9.7%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 37%
Commute26 min
Broadband79.7%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations31
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Maugansville was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Hagerstown Regional/Richard A Henson Field (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 333 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.